AmDocs 2025 Interview: Masha Ellsworth Shares the Story Behind Bound
In a 2025 AmDocs Festival interview, Masha Ellsworth opens up about Bound, a short film that reimagines a Ukrainian folk song through cross-stitch-inspired animation and emotional depth.
“Bound” Featured on NBC Palm Springs Ahead of AmDocs Screening
Recently featured on NBC Palm Springs, “Bound” is an animated short by Pixar’s Masha Ellsworth that reimagines a Ukrainian folk song through the delicate art of cross-stitch. The film will screen at AmDocs 2025 in Palm Springs on March 31.
🎬 Bound Selected for Its Third Oscar-Qualifying Festival!
Bound, my award-winning animated short film, has been selected for its third Oscar-qualifying festival! After premiering domestically at Woodstock Film Festival and internationally at Bucheon International Animation Festival in South Korea, it will next screen at AmDocs 2025 in Palm Springs this March. I’m beyond thrilled to continue sharing this story with audiences around the world and grateful for its recognition on the festival circuit. Stay tuned for more updates as Bound continues its exciting journey!